The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Patricia Craige Trotter (Conformation), Sharon Redmer (Companion Events) and Jean Dieden, DVM (Performance). The three recipients will receive engraved Revere bowls on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba […]
There will be more about Stump in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stump’s family and friends.
Golden Retriever owners across the country are invited to apply to participate in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs. Morris Animal Foundation, the nonprofit organization running the study, will enroll 3,000 Golden Retrievers over the next two years.
The dog fancy is mourning the passing of the top winning Bichon in breed history and 2001 Westminster Best In Show winner Champion Special Times’ Just. He was with his loving handler, Scott Sommer, at the time of his death. Scott confirmed that he passed away peacefully.
Q&A with the AKC nominating committee’s Chairperson, Gretchen Bernardi
We often overlook the multiplicity of amazing enterprises that spring up around shows, and the creativity that is regularly inspired by this constant display of beautiful dogs. G&G Studios has been a familiar presence at shows for more than three decades. And a piece by Virginia Perry Gardiner represented the supreme indulgence to celebrate a favorite dog or commemorate a remarkable win. On September 10 Virginia succumbed to her long battle with cancer at age 67.
I understand that many people are not happy that the Westchester Kennel Club show has moved from Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York to Bridgewater, New Jersey.
At the recent AKC Delegates Meeting, September 11, 2012, an amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows was adopted. Effective January 1, 2013, there will be a new three point major for the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve […]
With more than 35 per cent of children aged 10-11 owning a cellphone, it’s only natural that pets should have access to better communication too. Thanks to AnimAlarm, pets are now being brought into line with the rest of the family.
UPDATE: The majority of shows that make up the Florida Classic Cluster will be moving to Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds in Ocala, Florida in 2013. Manatee KC and Clearwater KC will hold their shows at this location on January 10 & 11, 2013, with Inverness KC holding their show on the 12th at the […]
